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American Commerce & Industry
COMSTOCK, John Lee (1789-1858). The History of Precious Metals from the Earliest Periods to the Present Time. Hartford: Belknap and Hamersley, 1849.
Estimate: $500-$700
Sold
$350
Live Auction
Visions of America: The Stephen White Collection
Location
Cincinnati
Description
American Commerce & Industry
COMSTOCK, John Lee (1789-1858). The History of Precious Metals from the Earliest Periods to the Present Time. Hartford: Belknap and Hamersley, 1849.
8vo (183 x 112 mm). 4pp. publisher's advertisements at end. (Some spotting.) Original blind-stamped brown cloth, gilt-lettered spine (spine ends worn).
FIRST EDITION. Comstock's survey appeared at the beginning of the California Gold Rush, adding to its appeal to a broader audience. RARE: according to online records, only 5 copies of this work have appeared at auction in the last 50 years. Sabin 15074.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.